Stephen Clamp

Stephen Clamp, a former estate agent from Hythe Crescent, Seaford, has been involved in significant criminal proceedings in the UK, culminating in a prison sentence for sexual assault.

Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:

• Incident Date: The assault occurred on October 24, 2021, while the victim was asleep.
• Charges: Stephen Clamp was charged with two counts of assault by penetration, one count of sexual assault, one count of attempted rape, and one count of actual bodily harm. He denied all charges.
• Trial and Verdict: Following a trial, a jury found him guilty of the sexual offences but cleared him of actual bodily harm.
• Previous Trials: The legal process involved an "agonising road" to reach a conclusion, with a first trial in October 2024 resulting in a hung jury and a second trial in October 2025 being postponed.
• Sentencing: On June 9, 2026, Stephen Clamp was sentenced to six years in prison at Hove Crown Court. He was also placed on the sex offenders register.
• Court Proceedings Details: Public court records associated with Stephen Clamp (Reference: 47EE3348521) show multiple hearing dates at Lewes, including a "For Trial" hearing on May 12, 2026, and a "For Sentence" hearing on June 9, 2026, both at the Crown Court. An earlier listing for May 19, 2026, at Lewes Combined Court Centre (Magistrates) also exists under the same reference number, indicating initial or procedural hearings in the Magistrates' Court before the case proceeded to the Crown Court.
• Judicial Comments: Judge Jeremy Gold KC, in passing sentence, noted that Clamp's actions had caused a "serious rift in the family" and that he had entered the victim's room uninvited, waking and assaulting her.
• Victim Impact: The victim's statement detailed the "devastating" and "shattering effect" of Clamp's actions, describing a profound impact on her family, relationships, and sense of personal safety. The attack caused "severe psychological damage" and a "long lasting effect."